Help!!

digitalwolf · 26 Apr 2006 at 00:08

I've been to have a look at a 3dr Fiesta 1.25 MK4 Zetec today (it's in the paper). Its in pretty good nick, drives nice, and has A/C. It's done 70,000 miles and has FSH, but rust has kicked in. There was rust in the door sill where the door hinges are.

Is this ok?

Insurance is still a joke btw, lowest so far £1550 TPFT PP which is acceptable. Would like it to be FC but i'm not paying £2000.

digitalwolf · 26 Apr 2006 at 00:13

I'd keep it for a year, then get a Zetec S when i've got 1NCB.

Well thats the plan.

It's up for £1500, 99 T Reg............bargain I thought until I saw the rust (considering it's got A/C).

Rust was exactly like this in the pic, just starting by the speaker, and going up to hinges.http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=299939226

digitalwolf · 26 Apr 2006 at 00:43

Am I over reacting? My cousins 1998 KA has rust on the sills. Is it standard for a 7 year old ford to have rust?

digitalwolf · 26 Apr 2006 at 00:57

Enfield said:
I think you are yes. That looks like minor surface rust or just dirt.

My mate said offer him £1300 as it has no cd player.

Looking around £1300-£1500 to spend really. I think the front of these looks better than the Mk5.

Why is insurance quite high on these compared to saxo's and 106's?

digitalwolf · 26 Apr 2006 at 01:06

Lowest quote I have got so far is 1500 TPFT on pass plus. That was with Quinn btw.

digitalwolf · 26 Apr 2006 at 16:11

Latest So Far :- Quinn-Direct £1534
Tesco £1750
Elephant £2003
Admiral £2350

All TPFT, PP used where applicable.

digitalwolf · 26 Apr 2006 at 16:25

The insurance is only £100 more for me on a Zetec S at some places!!

Crazy

digitalwolf · 26 Apr 2006 at 19:23

That 4youngdrivers site has a technical problem

I'll try some more

Norwich Union £1950
RAC £2036!!!!!!

digitalwolf · 26 Apr 2006 at 20:10

Seems like I might just have to do that

17to40 £1560 TPFT.

digitalwolf · 26 Apr 2006 at 21:41

tbh Enfield, i've done various quotes and it only seems to knock £100 off if I say i'm 18. It's when I say i've driven for a year it makes a difference!!

digitalwolf · 26 Apr 2006 at 23:06

Which post lol?

digitalwolf · 28 Apr 2006 at 22:27

just done a 4youngdrivers quote.

£2342.10 TPFT + PP.

Crazy, flippin crazy